For those of you who are not familiar with the area, the 17-Mile Drive runs along the Pacific Ocean and through the Del Monte Forest…
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Luxuriating at Holman Ranch
Last year I visited Holman Ranch with an eye toward finding a fantastic event venue. There is no doubt that Holman Ranch is the ideal spot not only for…
View More Luxuriating at Holman RanchChecking into the Monterey Bay Inn
Our first stop on this trip north to Monterey was the Monterey Bay Inn. Right on the water, the Monterey Bay Inn offers well-appointed rooms…
View More Checking into the Monterey Bay InnA Lodging Find: the Inn at Avila Beach
The Inn at Avila Beach was an unexpected and wonderful find – and not just because they give you fresh-baked cookies and pies every night…
View More A Lodging Find: the Inn at Avila BeachTrip Tastes: Silver Horse Sage and Other Delights at Morro Bay Wine Seller
Thanks to the lovely people at the Estero Inn in Morro Bay, Andy and I found ourselves with free wine tasting tickets for Morro Bay…
View More Trip Tastes: Silver Horse Sage and Other Delights at Morro Bay Wine SellerMorro Bay: a Perfect Off-Season Getaway
For many, the only thing that comes to mind when you mention Morro Bay, California is the magnificent rock-like formation that rises from the waters of the…
View More Morro Bay: a Perfect Off-Season GetawayA Storm Blows into Point Lobos
While staying at Hofsas House Hotel in Carmel, it was suggested to us by Carrie Theis, General Manager, that Point Lobos was one of the “must see”…
View More A Storm Blows into Point LobosTips for Your First Trip to Carmel-by-the-Sea
There is no shortage of things to do in Carmel-by-the-Sea, and if it is your first escape to this lovely town, the choices may seem overwhelming.…
View More Tips for Your First Trip to Carmel-by-the-SeaSix Reasons to Choose Hofsas House Hotel When Visiting Carmel-by-the-Sea
The Bavarian-styled Hofsas House Hotel is sheltered by a canopy of San Carlos Street trees, and welcomes travelers from around the globe. This boutique hotel offers…
View More Six Reasons to Choose Hofsas House Hotel When Visiting Carmel-by-the-SeaPfeiffer Beach: The Hidden Purple Sands of Big Sur
In a place famous for its natural wonders, I suppose I should not have been surprised that there would be hidden charms in the form…
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